The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident that occurred on Sunday. A wooden boat carrying around 70-80 passengers capsized while traveling on the River Benue. The incident happened as the boat was moving from Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State to Nasarawa State. … Read more
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, led a distinguished delegation to meet with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the minister’s office in Abuja on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the visit, announced … Read more
In a shocking admission, the Deputy Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has confessed to engaging in vote buying during the 2023 general election. Eko Hot Blog reports that this revelation came to light in a viral video where Oyewumi, representing the Osun West Senatorial District, openly disclosed his actions while welcoming … Read more
From the track records of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, his appointment into the hitherto moribund National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) is well deserved. Given his pedigree, experience and previous positions, expectations are high that Oyebamiji’s good leadership style will ultimately impact inland waterways in a way as to make … Read more
A former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to strengthen the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Eko Hot Blog reports that this call comes in the wake of the party’s defeat in the July 2022 governorship election, where the APC … Read more
Ex-Commissioner Adeleke casts doubt on Aregbesola’s APC membership Claims only Akande, Oyetola are recognized ex-governors in state’s APC Aregbesola’s camp stays mum amid controversial allegation Eko Hot Blog reports that a former commissioner in Osun State has stirred the political waters by openly questioning former governor Rauf Aregbesola’s membership status in the ruling All Progressives … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Osun State and inaugural interim National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande has disclosed efforts made in the past to reconcile the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola. Celebrating his 85th birthday, Akande reflected … Read more
Oyetola has congratulated Adeleke following the Supreme Court ruling. The Supreme Court had, on Tuesday, upheld Adeleke’s victory as the governor of Osun State. In his statement, Oyetola declared that he had embraced the Supreme Court’s ruling for the betterment and serenity of the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adegboyega Oyetola, the former Governor … Read more
After a period of silence, President Buhari has finally commented on Senator Adeleke’s victory in the Supreme Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has commented on the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Osun State governorship election, acknowledging the court’s decision and the vital part played by the judiciary in preserving the principles … Read more
The Supreme Court has upheld Adeleke’s victory as the Governor of Osun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the long-running dispute over the Governorship of Osun State has been settled by the Supreme Court, which confirmed Adeleke as the legitimate winner. In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court declared Ademola Adeleke as the … Read more
As Osogbo residents eagerly await the Supreme Court verdict, a formidable security presence has been established throughout the city. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a critical day has dawned in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, with a substantial increase of security operatives at major junctions and roundabouts on Tuesday morning ahead of the Supreme … Read more
A fresh date has been fixed by the Supreme Court to give a final verdict on the Osun governorship election dispute. The verdict in the dispute is scheduled to be delivered by the court on May 9, Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Monday fixed Tuesday, May 9, to deliver its … Read more
The Supreme Court will hear the Oyetola’s appeal against Adeleke’s victory in the 2022 Osun governorship election today. The case has been ongoing since January 2023, with the tribunal initially annulling Adeleke’s victory but then having it reinstated by an Appeal Court panel in March of that year. The current hearing involves final written arguments … Read more
Director of Media for the Tinubu/ Shettima campaign, Bayo Onanuga has promised the victory of Ademola Adeleke will still be contested in court by the All Progressives Congress. The ruling on Friday by the court affirmed the current governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke as the rightful winner of the Osun Gubernatorial elections of 2022 … Read more
Former Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola remains confident of his return to the seat of Governor of Osun State despite legal issues facing the topic. Amidst the controversy, the politician stresses on the benefit of Bola Tinubu’s victory in the presidential polls for the APC as it gives the Osun people a chance at the … Read more
APC has reacted to the suspension of Oyetola’s appointees by Adeleke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress in Osun State and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday traded words over the suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency, Dr Niyi Oginni, and the Head of the Primary … Read more
Ademola Adeleke has taken the oath of office as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Ademola Adeleke has been sworn in as the sixth executive governor of Osun State. The oath of office was administered to the Governor by the State Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo, around 11:45 … Read more
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has appointed 30 permanent secretaries about three days before leaving office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, appointed 30 civil servants as permanent secretaries. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Rally To Reroute Traffic In Lagos, See Affected Places What Lagos Govt Told Hotel Owners, Event Managers Ahead Of … Read more
Oyetola has signed Ilesa University establishment bill EKo Hot Blog reports that the law aiming to transform the Osun State College of Education, Ilesa into a full-fledged university received the assent of the Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign Council APC Clarifies Inclusion … Read more
Governor Oyetola has declared Monday as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s annual ‘ISESE Day’ celebration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared next week Monday as public holiday to commemorate this year’s annual ‘ISESE Day’ celebration. This was contained in a release signed by the state … Read more